replacing lock on Pedersoli Kentucky

[Black Jaque Janaviac]

I opened page 2 of this thread in two separate windows and compared your lock to Kapow's side-by-side.

It is not real perceptible, but the cock on your lock does not seem shaped the same. At full-cock the cock seems to be pointing the flint upwards.

You might be able to purchase just the certain parts you need for your lock rather than the entire lock.

Also, when I had one of these Pedersoli's I remember getting flints from TOW that were SQUARE. I don't remember if they were 5/8x5/8 or 1/2x1/2, but they were advertised to work better in Pedersoli locks. I also remember cutting a hole in the leather to allow the flint to sit farther back.

That lock was always a flint eater. 12 shots or so and the flint needed dressing, 24 shots and time for a new flint. It was reliable and dang fast though!

 

[Tinker2]

I have a Pedersoli Kentucky .32 I use the ½ X 5/8” flints, set it like Kapow’s pictures
Works very well, I prime and load with 2f, and yes I have lots of 3 and 4 F on hand.
Only trouble is the flint gets lose often and yes it eats flint more than my others
The small size flint is more delicate then my big honkers but although they look bad
I do get a lot of shots out of them.
I did have a problem with the top jaw and/or the screw hitting the frizzen when new


Good luck to you
William Alexander

 

[Steve French]

You might want to try Dixie Gun Works, they sell Pedersoli's and parts for them.

 

[macentyre]

Ya'll are kind to offer suggestions... but the lock has been with Lee Shaver since last August. I spoke with him again today. He said he tinkers with it when he can, but it still isn't working to his satisfaction.

My $100 Pedersoli is going to end up with a first class lock. I just have no idea when Mr. Shaver will be done with it.

I'll let ya'll know when I get it back.

 

[macentyre]

Well, it's now been a year since I sent my lock to Lee Shaver. Last time I spoke with him, he said I would have it next week. That was almost two months ago.

Stand by!

 

[yardhunter]

I've fired my Ky Pedersoli flint well over 3000+ times in 18 months. If that lock breaks when it gets out of warranty, ”¦I'll just spend around $150.00 to replace it with another factory one.

I can't argue with success.
Good luck”¦”¦”¦.see ya yard hunter

 

[Critter Getter]

I applaud your patience with Mr. Shaver. I do not know him but dang, this thread stresses me out just following it! Greg

 

[macentyre]

I just wrote a nice letter to Lee...

...if you know him, and have a chance to mention it to him, I would appreciate any words that might help motivate Lee.

Thank you!

 

[macentyre]

I sent email to Pedersoli just now, asking how to get a replacement lock. That's a good idea.

I would have done that a year ago, but I have another flintlock rifle!

Can't wait to get this nice Pedersoli shootin'...

 

[Crewdawg445]

Call L&R and see if they make a replacement lock... I wouldn't waste my time on another Pesersoli overpriced lock.

A new aftermarket lock is a very sound investment to an already great rifle.

 

[macentyre]

I sent Pedersoli Customer Service a note:

I have a Pedersoli Kentucky 45 cal flintlock. I like it a lot.

I never could get it to shoot reliably, so I sent to lock to Lee Shaver, a gunsmith in Missouri. He's had it for a year and a half.

Someone suggested that I simply purchase a new lock. Do you have them? What do they cost? How can I get one?

They replied this morning:

We are checking with Mr. Shaver, what happened with the lock.

In the meantime, please advise the serial number of the rifle, this will help us to look at the history of the gun.

I like their approach!

 

[yardhunter]

Here's a US distributor. He claims to have everything regarding Pedersoli parts. He should have the lock you need:
http://flintlocksetc.com

P..It wouldn't surprise me if Pedersoli doesn't replace the lock anyway. Being without a lock for 18 months is something a company doesn't want to hear.
Good luck”¦”¦”¦see ya mark

 

[larry wv]

I read where you were using a touch over a grain of priming powder.(I my be mistaken) About 3 or so grains is reliable in most of my rifles and 6 in a few. Just wondering. Best of luck sounds like you could use it.

Larry

 

[macentyre]

I read where you were using a touch over a grain of priming powder.(I my be mistaken) About 3 or so grains is reliable in most of my rifles and 6 in a few. Just wondering. Best of luck sounds like you could use it.

I wish it were that simple. Of course, I tried more powder in the pan, among many other suggestions, before sending it to Mr. Shaver.

Pedersoli said that my rifle dates to 1977, so the new locks won't fit, and parts are no longer available for the original lock. If a new lock were to fit, it would cost $300. They offered a couple of sources for buying a replacement lock.

I spoke to Lee Shaver just a few minutes ago. He already knew that the lock is different from what's available, and that no parts are available. He said that's why he's had to make some parts. I told him I was worried about the time and trouble exceeding the value of the rifle, but he said that he took it in, so he will fix it, and he won't charge more than it's worth. He just has to find time to do it.

In every conversation, I find Lee Shaver to be a very good fellow. He is confident that he will get the lock fixed. I am happy to give him more time.

 

[macentyre]

Spoke to Lee Shaver last week. He believes the lock will be repaired this week. His regular job finally slowed down, giving him an opportunity to work on me lock. Real nice fellow, as always!

 

[macentyre]

Ya'll won't believe this...


that lock is still with Lee Shaver, waitin' on him to get it done!

 

[macentyre]

Been three and a half years... still waiting.

I'm only posting this in the hope that someone who knows Lee Shaver will talk him into getting it done. I like the rifle, but no replacement lock is available. He agreed to fix it, and now he has been sitting on it for a long time.

Happy New Year!

 

[coloradoclyde]

Did you try Pedersoli or L&R

 

[G.smith]

If your rifle is throwing few sparks and those are flying to the outside of the pan, I would check the geometry of frizzen to flint. Could be the pin is worn and the Frizzen is wobbling to the right and away from the pressure of the flint.

 

[macentyre]

Four and a half years, that's how long Lee Shaver has had my lock. Every time I call him, he says he will get to it. Mondays are when he takes calls, so I think I will call one more time and see if anything has changed. Time to ask him to send it back to me, so I can get another expert to give it a try.